This guide offers tools to help children process climate-related emotions, including emotion wheels, examples of adult-child conversations, and routines that build preparedness and resilience before, during, and after extreme weather events.
The tools are designed for use by parents and educators, encouraging students to name, acknowledge, and channel their climate emotions toward self-care, community belonging, and action.
This resource works across all subjects and grades wherever climate change is discussed; it is not a standalone activity but a mental health support tool that complements climate education.
The emotions wheel (whether word- or emoji-based) can be used in relation to a myriad of topics and as a classroom routine.
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For younger students, pair this resource with an activity and coloring book about emergency preparation and resilience.
For older students, use this meditative podcast with climate activist Varshini Prakash to engage with a story about finding hope and courage in the face of climate anxiety.
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Climate Mental Health Network urgently addresses the mental health impacts of the climate crisis through education, community engagement and by harnessing the power of media and technology.
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